The Moss Physcomitrella patens has rapidly become an
experimental model of choice for many aspects of molecular, cell
and developmental biology in plant sciences. With a recently
sequenced genome, which has further fuelled interest and research,
Physcomitrella is accruing various new labels, from ‘a
green yeast’ to the Drosophila, Caenorhabditis or Zebra fish
of plant sciences.

A truly international collaboration, this timely volume brings
together a selection of chapters each composed by experts in their
field. The chapters included cover a broad range:

From those using P. patens as a marker against other
species for evolutionary or ecological studies

To those investigating the unique features of P. patens,
e.g. gene targeting

To those using moss, either as a comparator for other organisms
or because of the ease of study in moss, to investigate standard
biological processes

This landmark publication is essential reading for anyone
studying plant evolutionary biology, genomics, molecular and cell
biology and genetics. Libraries in all universities and research
establishments, where biological and agricultural sciences are
studied and taught, should have copies of this important book on
their shelves.

"This book is both a summary of where we currently are in that quest for understanding land plant evolution and function, and a preview of exciting developments to come. For that reason, The Moss Physcomitrella patens will be valuable reading for both specialist molecular and systems biologists, and evolutionary biologists asking old questions with new tools". (The Quarterly Review of Biology, 1 December 2010)

"This is an excellent book on P. patens and will hopefully encourage its further use by molecular plant scientists. However, the scope of this book is broader and it should also be of interest to evolutionary biologists and ecologists. Just as the value of Arabidopsis in such studies is increasing, I hope that this book is the spark that ignites greater amounts of research on the evolution and ecology of mosses." (Annals of Botany, February 2010)

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